The Union Hotel

Wine Dinner Featuring Wines from Briar Valley Winery


January 28, 2011

First Course – Pinot Gris

 

Apple and Brie Cheese Beggars Purse

Maryland Crab Fritters with Avocado Mango Salsa

 

Pinot Gris-Fruity with flavors of honey, apple, pear, vanilla and citrus with crisp acidity.

                Goes well with fish, seafood, chicken, pork and Asian cuisine.

 

Second Course – Proprietors Rose’

 

Chicken Veronique Salad – Bleu Cheese and Chicken Roulade served on a

bed of “Bibb” Lettuce with Red and Green Grapes, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Citrus Vinaigrette

 

Proprietor’s Rose’-Dry Rose made from a blend of Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Lemberger.

Soft cherry and berry notes with subtle tannins and nice acid.

 

Third Course – Gewurztraminer

 

Bronzed Sea Scallops on a bed of Zucchini Noodles and Confetti Quinoa

 

Gewürztraminer-Aromatic—full of fruit, lychee and spice notes.

Pairs well with spicy foods, rich cream sauces, mild cheese, poultry, grilled fish and pork.

 

Intermezzo

 

Green Tea Sorbet

 

Fourth Course – Lemberger

 

Marinated and Grilled Local Bison Tenderloin Medallions

with a Whole Grain Mustard and Caramelized Onion Confite

 

Lemberger- A traditional grape of Austria makes an easy drinking wine. Has soft fruit flavors with hints of pepper.

Pairs well with pasta, turkey, barbecued meats, lamb, veal & chocolate.

 

Fifth Course – Riesling

 

Lemon Curd Tartlet rafted on a pool of Raspberry Puree

 

Riesling- Crisp, light and delicate with hints of mineral notes, rose petal and citrus. This wine is a light Alsatian-style Riesling.

A great party, reception and all round drinking wine. Goes well with seafood, fresh fruit, appetizers and Asian food.

 

Call for reservations                 $60 plus Tax & Gratuity